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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.02, 2,651.10 and 1,081.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.02, 2,651.10 and 1,081.71 is: 1,492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.02 : 2,651.10 = 1,081.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.02/2,651.10 = 1,081.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.02x = 2,651.10 × 1,081.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.02x = 2,867,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,721.38/1,921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.81

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